Taking a trip to Dundee
Less than 2 hours from Glasgow, Dundee is known as Scotland's City of Discovery in honour of the city's history of scientific activities and of the Royal Research Ship Discovery - an Antarctic exploration vessel - which was built in Dundee and is now proudly berthed in the city harbour. Whether you're visiting the stunning V&A design museum or spending the afternoon at Verdant Works to learn about Dundee's industrial textile heritage, you can guarantee an abundance of culture whilst spending time in this cool and creative city. With their own distinctive slang, Dundonians are known for their friendly nature and vibrancy - a perfect representation of the place they call home!
Scotland's City of Discovery
Previously ranked as the city with the best quality of life in the UK, Dundee is located on the north coast of the Firth of Tay, which leads out into the North Sea. Although it might be a little too chilly for a swim (we're still in Scotland, after all!), it does provide some beautiful seaside walks. Heading further inland, you can find Dundee Law - an excellent hill walk to the summit of an extinct volcano that was central to Dundee’s defences for thousands of years. When you travel to Dundee with Citylink you'll arrive at Seagate Bus Station, in the heart of the city, refreshed and raring to explore!
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Getting you there
With many great value fares on offer, travelling to Dundee by coach with Citylink is the perfect way to make sure your journey is quick and comfortable. Take the opportunity to plan your trip as you travel, researching the various museums and eateries whilst connected to our free Wi-Fi - you can even power up your mobile phone before you depart with our wireless charging points! Book in advance to bag discounted tickets for your trip to Dundee.
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Explore local attractions
Just a stone’s throw from the bus station, you'll will find the brand-new V&A Museum of Design, the only one of its kind outside of London and a must-visit attraction. At the heart of Dundee's art and culture is the McManus Art Gallery and Museum; a magnificent Victorian, Gothic building where art, history and the environment combine to offer a fascinating insight into industries past and present. With a changing programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year, a cafe and a gift shop, there's something for everyone at this historic hub.
One of the reasons that Dundee has been previously voted the best place to live in Scotland by The Sunday Times is because of its thriving local community and variety of eclectic shops. From funky independent record stores to endless boutiques bursting at the seams with trinkets, Dundee's shopping scene definitely doesn't lack character making it the perfect way to while away an afternoon alone or with friends when visiting the city.
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Experience food and drink
Deliciously creative, Dundee's foodie focus is on modern Scottish cooking using seasonal ingredients and local produce in the city's kitchens - in other words, something that is certainly worth visiting for! Whether it's fine dining or a memorable Sunday lunch you're hungry for, you're guaranteed to find food that fits the bill during your trip. At the heart of the V&A museum, you'll find Tatha Bar & Kitchen which serves up a crowd-pleasing daytime mix of seasonal salads and sandwiches, scones and cakes, before turning into a little less casual evening restaurant and cocktail bar after 5pm. Combined with an expansive view over the water, it's the perfect spot to relax and recharge before heading back to the streets of Dundee to explore.
For a behind-the-scenes look of Scotland's first potato vodka distillery, travel 10 miles north of Dundee to join an 85-minute tour of Ogilvy Vodka Distillery which ends with a tasting and the chance to buy this field-to-bottle spirit to take home - they have everything from classic to bramble and rhubarb.
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Travel in style
Our modern and comfortable coaches provide you with access to superfast 4G Wifi, USB sockets, and wireless charging so that you'll never have to worry about running out of charge on your journey. With reclining seats and additional legroom, choosing to get to your destination with Citylink makes for the smoothest travel experience ever. Popular routes include Edinburgh to Dundee, Glasgow to Dundee, Inverness to Dundee, Perth to Dundee, and Aberdeen to Dundee. On the saltire network, we run hourly connections from six major cities, with luxury Citylink Gold coaches also running on these routes.
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From Stirling, Citylink can get you here in less than 2 hours. If you're travelling from a central city like Glasgow, you can expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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